Handicapping

Russell Wilson is among the run of quarterbacks in round five of the fantasy football draft. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1F5ZDIw/Mark Morris

NFL conference championship futures feature familiar favorites

April 20, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

The 2016 Super Bowl will feature a rematch of the 2014 season’s rendition of the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks. That’s at least… Read More ›

Jay Cutler had a better season than some expected last year and could lead the Bears to a sneaky week 10n Survivor pool victory. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1h1u2Q5

Way too early look at week 1 NFL odds

April 20, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

Oddsmakers are already tipping their hands at what teams they anticipate to jump out of the gate in 2016 in the NFL. Here’s the way… Read More ›

Quarterback Cam Newton should lead the Carolina Panthers in the week 15 NFL best bets. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1G1r1FZ/Keith Allison

Oddsmakers miss mark on Carolina, Denver game in week 1

April 18, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

With less than five months remaining before the NFL season kicks off, oddsmakers are betting two games in week 1 will be too close to call.… Read More ›

The Toronto Raptors offer the only solid value bet heading into the NBA playoffs. Flickr

Raptors offer the only good value bet in NBA playoffs

April 14, 2016

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Handicapping, NBA:

There’s not much debate on three of the four teams in the NBA conference finals. With the regular season over and the playoffs starting Saturday,… Read More ›

There are some rookies who will have value during the season in fantasy football. Flickr

Don’t sleep on Goff, Wentz value as top pick in NFL draft

April 11, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

The No. 1 pick in recent NFL drafts have been fairly straightforward. Although there was speculation about a trade or a possible dark horse contender… Read More ›

Josh Rosen is a dark horse Heisman candidate. Flickr

Look outside the favorites in Heisman trophy odds

April 10, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

Three players are overwhelming favorites to win the next Heisman trophy in college football. Picking between those three might not be the best idea, though.… Read More ›

Andy Dalton has plenty of weapons around him entering 2018 in the AFC North. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1ObCfQD/Keith Allison

Bengals, Vikings offer big time value in early Super Bowl odds

April 9, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

The NFL hasn’t played a game in more than two months, but that doesn’t mean oddsmakers aren’t changing their tunes on a few teams heading… Read More ›

The Tar Heels are hoping for better luck this year than last. Flickr/Jerome Carpenter

Confidence in North Carolina should come as no surprise

March 30, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

With the Final Four set to tip off Saturday, it’s no surprise to those who have followed college basketball this season which team is the overwhelming… Read More ›

Everyone is overlooking Cleveland in the NBA Finals. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1cHyotr/Erik Droste

Oddsmakers betting on NBA playoffs to be as predictable as regular season

March 27, 2016

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Handicapping, NBA:

Oddsmakers and pretty much everyone who watches the NBA already knows which team will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. It would be… Read More ›

The Chicago Cubs are the odds-on favorite to win the 2016 World Series. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1IUylXW/Ron Cogswell

Win totals: Rubber stamping Cubs at over 89 wins would be a mistake

March 27, 2016

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Handicapping, MLB:

For many, it’s an open and shut case on what to do with the Chicago Cubs this year in terms of win totals. The betting… Read More ›